Philadelphia Asks if Race of Tubman Sculptor Matters

A white artist was invited to design a statue of Harriet Tubman. After complaints, the city held an open call for submissions.

Philadelphia received 50 proposals, including this one from the artist Alvin Pettit, after announcing plans for a Harriet Tubman statue in front of City Hall.

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Philadelphia Has Unveiled Five New Proposals for a Harriet Tubman Memorial, Following Backlash Over Its Planned Monument